HEME

Meaning

The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from hemoglobin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 20 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-10-01HDEMNOY
• 2026-03-20MACDEHT
• 2026-02-19MACEHIT
• 2025-08-26MDIFEHU
• 2025-07-15MAHCBEO
• 2025-05-15HTAMECK
• 2025-05-10MAOHENP
• 2025-03-04EGPLHMY
• 2025-01-18HPLAMED
• 2024-12-03EHTNMOW
• 2024-10-02HAMECIT
• 2024-05-28EAMHCKN

+8 earlier appearances in the archive.